Ontario Travel Information, Ontario Visitor Info

CROSSING THE BORDER

Cannabis Dec 2018 - Despite the fact that cannabis (marijuana) is legal and regulated in Canada, it remains illegal to take cannabis across Canada's national borders, whether you are entering or leaving Canada

USA Residents entering Canada: A Passport expediates your entry, however is not legislated at this time. 2 pieces of Photo ID like a Driver's License is acceptable. USA legislation: A passport is required to expedite entry or re-entry to the USA. You may be allowed to go into USA with Birth Certificate and Driver's License.

Citizens of other countries must have a valid passport and rmay require a visitor visa.

All children must have a birth certificate with them or passports. If travelling alone with children: You must also have a letter from the "other parent" or "both other parents" that indicates they are aware of the trip & allows the minor dependent child/children to travel with you.

If you have a felony or misdemeanor conviction (e.g. DUI or DWI), you must contact one of the numbers below prior to your arrival. Plan well in advance. Contact: Citizenship and Immigration, within Canada 1-888-242-2100 or Internationally 416-973-4444 or visit www.cic.gc.ca. You may prefer to call Fort Frances ON Immigration 807-274-3389 or Rainy River Immigration at 807-852-3968 (which is our closest border crossing).

NOTE: If you have had (one) felony or misdemeanor conviction (like a DUI or DWI) after DEC 2018, you cannot cross the Border for 10 years; if previous to DEC 2018 - you will probably be allowed to cross into Canada after 5 year time frame. Do not come to the Border expecting to be able to cross - phone ahead and give them specifics. You may also contact your lawyer in USA to have your charges removed.

There is a fee for crossing into Canada from the USA at the Fort Frances Border Crossing. Rainy River Border Crossing does not have a charge and generally has no long line-ups.

CELL PHONE USE REGULATION FOR ONTARIO

Drivers are prohibited from using hand held cell phones and other hand-held electronic devices or communication devices while driving. The use of Hands-free devices are permitted AND Emergency Calls, such as 911, will NOT be affected.

A reasonable amount of personal effects, food supply, tank of gas, duty free. This does not include tobacco products, alcoholic beverages or advertising material.

You may bring gifts of $60 CDN or less across - Gifts more than $60 Canadian are subject to duty.

At this time Only 2 dozen eggs, "limited (10) pounds" of each meat variety. may be brought from the US into Canada

Up to 40 ozs of liquor or 1.5 litres of wine or 24 x 12 oz bottles of beer*

Up to 1 carton of cigarettes and 50 cigars and 1 can of tobacco and 200 tobacco sticks*

* You must be at least 19 years of age to import these goods into Ontario. Any additional alcoholic beverages or tobacco products other than those listed above are subject to duty. Contact: Customs Border Services 1-800-461-9999 (within Canada) or (807) 274-3655 or www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca

GOODS NOT ALLOWED INTO CANADA

You can call the local borders for an update prior to going on your vacation: Rainy River Border at 807-852-3341; Fort Frances Border at 807-274-3655.

most firearms/weapons (except for hunting where you can register your guns for use in Canada)

stun guns, mace or any other spray that can be used against humans

PETS

Dogs and cats entering Canada from the U.S. will need a valid rabies vaccination certificate issued during the preceding 36 months. Visitors from countries other than the U.S. who wish to bring a pet into Canada should contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at (905) 612-6285.

RETURNING TO THE UNITED STATES

After 48 hours in Canada - $400 U.S. worth of merchandise duty free every 30 days. Families may combine their $400 exemptions.

Less than 48 hours, or if the $400 allowance or part of it has been used within the previous 30 days - an exemption of $200 U.S. is allowed. Visit the U.S. Customs Service at www.­ustreas.­gov

Citrus Fruit such as Oranges cannot be brought from Canada to the USA, or through the USA.

HST Visitor Rebate Cancelled as of January 1, 2018

It had stated: Visitors to Canada may be eligible for a rebate on the HST if:

Expenses on vacation tour packages total at least $200 Canadian before taxes

Accommodations must be part of a "package" that includes a "service", such as a guide.

Check with the establishment where you are going to see if they do the rebates there

I will make the required invoice to submit with your application form; All you need to do is sign it.

FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION

You may bring hunting rifles or shotguns into Ontario for hunting or competition purposes if you are 18 years of age or older.

200 rounds of ammunition for hunting or 1,500 rounds for use at a recognized shooting competition.

Firearms must be registered for a fee of $25.00 CDN (for each person's firearms).

Archery equipment may be brought across the border at no charge. You do not have to register them, however, you do have to mention that you are bringing them across.

Non-resident fishing and hunting licenses may be obtained from us at Harris Hill Resort or purchased online.

Non-residents under the age of 18 may fish without a license if accompanied by a licensed adult. Any fish caught will legally be part of the catch and posession limit of the licensed adult. NOTE: You may purchase a separate fishing license for your children.

Residents of Canada do not require a fishing license if they are over 65 years old.

Residents of Canada under the age of 18 may fish without a license if accompanied by a licensed adult. They will have the same catch and possession limit of the accompanying adult.

Please ensure that you follow all slot sizes and catch and posession limits allowed under the type of license you purchase and of the fishing Division/Zone you are in.

Since 2009 there is a Fishing Outdoors Card or a combination Hunting/Fishing Outdoors Card. You will receive a temporary Outdoors Card and a permanent one (the size of a credit card) will come in the mail. The Outdoors Card is good for 3 years. Fishing & Hunting licences will be the same size plasticized paper licence. Each separate License must be purchased yearly or every 3 years if that choice for fishing license is made. You will need to carry both the licence and outdoors card with you.

BOATER'S LICENSE

If you are a Non-Canadian resident visiting for less than 45 days and operating your own boat you do not require a boaters licence. If renting a boat, a non-resident can complete a form for a temporary Boating Operator License at the Resort. Boat Operators will have to sign and carry their copy with them on the boat. Canadian Residents will need to have a Boater's License to rent and operate a boat.

Distance to Harris Hill Resort

City

Miles

Kilometers

Chicago, IL

751

1208

Cincinnati, OH

1051

1691

Columbus, OH

1110

1896

Des Moines, IA

599

964

Detroit, MI

1033

1662

Duluth, MN

234

377

Fargo, ND

275

443

Kansas City, KS

796

1281

Milwaukee, WI

678

1092

Minneapolis, MN

358

578

Omaha, NE

690

1110

St. Louis, MO

963

1549

Thunder Bay, ON

273

439

Winnipeg, MB

182

293

OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES:

Border Wait Times into Canada: Please note that this info does not include Rainy River Border Crossing that generally does not have a long line-up at all. Rainy River is also a free border crossing.www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/times/menu-e.html

Universal Currency Converter: Please note that this is a live rate and will not be the same as the rate of resorts or banks.www.xe.com/ucc

Note: information deemed to be accurate.

Harris Hill Resort - Lake of the Woods

ONLY 18 miles from Rainy River Ontario Canada & Baudette Minnesota USA

Only 85 miles from International Falls Minnesota - Fort Frances Ontario